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I am 12 days po and I need a drink. My husband is annoying and although I am not really a drinker... the low sugar skinny margarita in the cabinet is looking very tempting. How long did u wait to have a drink?

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I don't know. I haven't had a specific time set to when I can have alcohol, but I'm about 6 weeks out and don't think I would try it yet. But then again, I'm a chicken LOL!

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I wouldn't. Your new sleeve is very swollen and raw inside. That drink might make you hurt for days. Alcohol on a new wound burns like crazy, right? Imagine that inside you!

My doc said six months for alcohol. I waited 4 months.

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I was instructed to wait a whole year...even if you can tolerate drinking earlier the calories may slow down your weight loss...

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Discipline, discipline, discipline. I tried a glass of wine at four weeks post-op and I was sick for three days. Now is not a good time. Get a nice walk and meditations instead. Heal the inner you (and I mean that literally)!

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I kno the feeling of temptation, but like others said find other ways to release frustration. My doctor told me 6 month, but I will be doing an entire year cause I don't want to hinder my weight loss. Unlike you I was a big drinker, I would have a bottle of wine by myself on one night, then some Baileys. When I would go out I'd at least have four drinks. So I'm telling you this not to judge but so you know that if I'm doing it you can too.

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I would wait until 6 weeks. I drink a few beers a week now, and have since 3 months out. You will get there. You are healing now! Way too soon to pour alcohol on that fresh staple line.

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Two weeks out and I had a great martini Saturday night. Well half a martini to be honest but no issues at all. My instructions say no alcohol while taking pain meds and those were done day one.

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i waited till i was back on "solid" food...6-8 weeks post op, i talked to my doc about it first...their main concern was the empty calorie issue with alchohol...of course too early n i think there are ulcer cocerns as well...i would say wait as long as u can, then start slow...

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